W1: UNPLUGGED Update

May 6, 2009

(PRESS RELEASE) -- W1: UNPLUGGED is less than six weeks away and
the card is taking shape to once again be one of the most exciting
events ever in the area. The event is headlined by the first title
fight in W1 history, as CRAIG ‘FARMER’ BROWN takes on UFC Veteran
BILL ‘The
Butcher’ MAHOOD for the W1 Light Heavyweight Title. The co-main
event features MARK ‘BOOTS’ HOLST against JASON ‘SUMO SAMURAI’ ST.
LOUIS.

In addition to the great fights that were previously announced, two
high level fights have been added to the card. After an incredible
W1 debut in March, HOSIER ‘LE COMMANDO’ BRUNO will face Ottawa’s
ANDRE “MAJOR” DESROCHERS who is currently training with Team
Bushido MMA. Bruno is coming off a KO win and in Desrochers’ last
fight he won another organization’s heavyweight title. Their paths
will collide at W1: UNPLUGGED as both men are looking to improve on
their unbeaten record and make a major impact in the Canadian
Heavyweight Division.

Also added to the card, SEAN ‘PIMP DADDY’ PIERSON returns to
Gatineau to face IRAJ ‘COLD BLOODED’ HADIN. Pierson is one of
Canada’s most popular fighters and is W1 is extremely excited to
have him in the cage.

“Sean is one of the most underrated talents in Canada,” said W1
Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. “He is tough as nails and is definitely
one of the country’s top welterweights. He’s an asset to any event
both in skill and style.”

Limited supplies of tickets are still available but do not hesitate
as W1: UNPLUGGED will definitely sell out. Fans and media alike
called the debut W1 event the most exciting in Gatineau history so
you do not want to miss this next event. Tickets are on sale at
TICKETMASTER.ca or by calling (613) 755-1111. Get your tickets now
so you can guarantee yourself a seat at the Baribeau Arena!!

Also do not forget that W1 MMA will be conducting the W1: MMA
TRIALS and CAMP on June 6/7 at Mixed Martial Arts Expo in
Mississauga, Ontario. Saturday, June 6 will be packed with seminars
and one-on-one tips and hands-on guidance from some of the globe’s
best martial artists. Scheduled instructors include former UFC
Champion CARLOS ‘THE RONIN’ NEWTON, UFC 97 winner and top contender
Cheick
Kongo, The Ultimate Fight Alumni MATT ‘THE HAMMER’ HAMIL, and
other accomplished instructors to be announced shortly. Sunday's
sessions will be an official audition for each participant
interested in becoming a W1 competitor. This will involve some
light sparring, ground work and interviews. This could be YOUR big
break to turn pro! Space is limited so round up your MMA training
partners as soon as possible and book today to avoid
disappointment